As per our current Database, Colin Thiele has been died on Sep 4, 2006 (age 85).
When Colin Thiele die, Colin Thiele was 85 years old.
| Popular As | Colin Thiele |
| Occupation | Children's Author |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 16, 1920 (Australia) |
| Birthday | November 16 |
| Town/City | Australia |
| Nationality | Australia |
Colin Thiele’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Colin Thiele was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Remembered for his Sun on the Stubble children's fiction series and for his acclaimed standalone novels February Dragon, Blue Fin, and Storm Boy, Thiele penned over one hundred works during his literary career, many of them set in rural Australia.
Before becoming a Writer, he graduated from the University of Adelaide; taught high school and college courses; and served in the Australian Army.
In the late 1970s, he was named a Companion of the Order of Australia.
A member of a German-speaking family, he grew up in Eudunda, South Australia. He and his wife, Rhonda, raised two children.
He and Felice Arena are both well-known Australian children's authors.
